Online M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Emphasis in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
The M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction with a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) emphasis program is designed to cultivate and apply STEM expertise within two distinct domains:
- Research-Based Best Practices
- Practical Application and Leadership Skills
The program equips students to apply their knowledge effectively in their context through the integration of research-based content themes and theory. Success completion leads to an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction.
Information Session
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: STEM Emphasis: Prospective Student Webinar
When: Thursday, February 19 at 6:00-8:00 PM CST, drop in at any time!
What: Join us for an interactive webinar designed for prospective students interested in the MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: STEM Emphasis! This session will follow a Q&A and discussion-based format by giving you the opportunity to learn more about the program directly from faculty and staff while asking questions that matter to you.
We’ll explore the design and structure of the program, key features and learning experiences, and the opportunities available to students throughout the degree. The webinar will also cover important program details, including course delivery, expectations, and how the degree supports educators across STEM contexts.
In addition, we will walk through financial aid options, the application process, and provide practical guidance on how to position yourself as a strong applicant, including tips on preparing application materials and aligning your experiences with program goals.
Whether you’re actively preparing to apply or just beginning to explore your options, this webinar is a great space to ask questions, connect, and determine if the STEM emphasis is the right fit for you!
How: To join us, click on the Zoom link (see below ) or scan the QR code.
https://tamu.zoom.us/j/97219797191?pwd=avLvBrGB0qq02DTYaadEHpQbwaSA2B.1
Admissions
To be admitted to this graduate program, you must apply to the TLAC department and Texas A&M University.
The application deadline for the M.Ed. online program with STEM emphasis is March 1, each year.
Essay Topics
Essay topics are included below for your planning purposes; however, final submissions must be included in the Applicant Information System (AIS) as one document to be considered. Emailed or mailed essays will not be accepted. You will also need to submit your vita, which includes your education, job experience, and any professional presentations, publications, grants, professional certifications/licenses held and participation in professional organizations. Essays must be written with appropriate APA formatting and citations.
- Successful applicants to this program indicate a reason matched to a need for earning this professional certificate. Explain your views regarding the match you see between your reason for wanting to earn your STEM Certificate and the need for earning one. (1000 word limit)
- Successful applicants to this program come with a set of professional and educational experiences that “set the stage” for learning. Our goal is that your experience in the certificate program will advance your own career goals and will contribute to the learning of your students and to peer faculty members at your school. Describe your professional and educational expertise that you bring with you to the STEM Certificate at Texas A&M University and your goals that you will have achieved when you are finished. (1000 word limit)
- In dealing with humans, we all experience time commitment issues and barriers we need to recognize, plan for and address. Describe your barriers to participating in a certificate program where you will participate in two graduate level courses during the first summer and two courses during the falls semester and how you will overcome each. (1000 word limit)
Program Design
The online master’s program provides unique opportunities for teachers and practitioners to actively engage in action research. It aims to explore both historical and contemporary effective practices in STEM curriculum, instruction, assessment, policy, and leadership. Furthermore, the program encourages teachers and practitioners to identify and solve problems in STEM education and integrate theoretical knowledge into practical applications. Specializing in enhancing classroom practices and cultivating future school leaders, the program builds highly effective STEM teachers, educational specialists in STEM fields, curriculum directors, deans of instruction, and STEM supervisors.
Designed with working teachers and professionals in mind, the program utilizes an asynchronous online format. Further, the online master’s degree adopts a cohort model to connect you with other local, state, national, and global practitioners. This connection facilitates collaboration, peer learning, the sharing of experiences, and valuable networking opportunities.
The program employs Canvas as its online learning management system, providing a platform for various activities aimed at delivering and applying contemporary information to support your growth. These activities include readings, videos, reflections, storytelling, perspectives-sharing, remote class meet-ups, guest speaker sessions, case studies, curriculum analysis, lesson/unit planning, researching contemporary educational issues and organizing action plans, as well as engaging in debates.
Recognizing the importance of sharing scholarship, the program actively supports participants to embrace opportunities for conference presentations and publications, enabling the dissemination of their work on a local, national, and global scale.
Texas A&M Graduate STEM Certificate
The Texas A&M Graduate STEM Certificate is a merit demonstrating knowledge, methods, and expertise in STEM learning experiences. It is integrated into the first two semesters of the online STEM emphasis master’s program. Alternatively, the Texas A&M Graduate STEM Certificate can also be taken as a standalone 12-credit hour experience where students can learn about highly effective STEM pedagogy.
The STEM Certificate comprises of four courses with two offered in the summer (EDCI 620 & 723) and two in the subsequent fall (EDCI 720 & 721). The program is unique because it offers the flexibility for students to continue their studies beyond the 12-credit hour STEM Certificate. Specifically, credits earned during the STEM Certificate directly apply toward your M.Ed. degree.
Program Details
Degrees Offered: Master of Education, M.Ed.
Program Delivery: Online
Credit Hours: 36, non-thesis
For a better understanding of your total cost of attendance (COA), please visit our cost and tuition rates webpage (https://aggie.tamu.edu/billing-and-payments/cost-and-tuition-rates). This webpage will provide you with an opportunity to review estimated COA information for undergraduate, graduate and professional students, as well as other resources such as the tuition calculator and billing and fee explanations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can you guide me through the application process?
Please visit our web page at https://tlac.tamu.edu/admissions/masters-admissions or https://tlac.tamu.edu/admissions/doctoral-admissions for step-by-step information about applying for our master’s and doctoral programs.
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I still have further questions—who can I contact to help me answer those?
Please feel free to contact our Graduate Advising Office with any questions you may have. Our office information can be found at https://tlac.tamu.edu/student-services/graduate-advising.